Topps Now : Does the packing list show if there is a parallel?

JWBlue · 12-23-2025, 11:02 AM

Let's get out of the way that I am not going to try and resell the packs if I know there isn't a parallel.

I was going to not look at the packing list so I don't know what is in the packs and keep them unopened.

ewokpelts · 12-23-2025, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

Let's get out of the way that I am not going to try and resell the packs if I know there isn't a parallel.

I was going to not look at the packing list so I don't know what is in the packs and keep them unopened.

What are you buying? A team set or single cards?

bub838 · 12-23-2025, 11:57 AM

If your referring to the Dodgers WS Team Sets that are going to be put in sealed packs, we don't know yet. Hope not!

On previous orders of single cards where Ive had a hit, it does say on the packing list BONUS on a sep line item.

njsportscardguy · 12-23-2025, 12:13 PM

Mine did (received, yesterday), and it's the only example of a Lucky Hit I've ever had,...so interpret that as you may.

JWBlue · 12-23-2025, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by njsportscardguy

Mine did (received, yesterday), and it's the only example of a Lucky Hit I've ever had,...so interpret that as you may.

I wasn't sure if a "Lucky Hit" meant any parallel or low numbered parallel.

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

What are you buying? A team set or single cards?

Single.

ewokpelts · 12-23-2025, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

I wasn't sure if a "Lucky Hit" meant any parallel or low numbered parallel.

Single.

Why would anyone buy a Topps Now single pack on eBay? It is obvious it is a base.

Single card orders will let you know if you have a “lucky hit”

JWBlue · 12-23-2025, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

Single card orders will let you know if you have a “lucky hit”

Definition of "Lucky Hit"?

Americards · 12-23-2025, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

Definition of "Lucky Hit"?

Not a base...
either SP, Parallel, or Auto

PoPCulture · 12-23-2025, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

Definition of "Lucky Hit"?

I asked Siri that question and this was the image that it showed…

ewokpelts · 12-23-2025, 08:00 PM

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Definition of "Lucky Hit"?

Anything that replaces your base card. Auto, relic, parallel, sp variation.

PapaStu · 12-24-2025, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

Anything that replaces your base card. Auto, relic, parallel, sp variation.

It doesn't replace, it's in addition to. You buy a 10 pack of Ohtani drinking water and get a lucky hit, you get that 10 pack and a parallel, SP variation ect.

finfangfan · 12-24-2025, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaStu

It doesn't replace, it's in addition to. You buy a 10 pack of Ohtani drinking water and get a lucky hit, you get that 10 pack and a parallel, SP variation ect.

They changed that. Although it might vary by release.

ewokpelts · 12-24-2025, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaStu

It doesn't replace, it's in addition to. You buy a 10 pack of Ohtani drinking water and get a lucky hit, you get that 10 pack and a parallel, SP variation ect.

Parallels replace the card.

Nester99 · 12-24-2025, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaStu

It doesn't replace, it's in addition to. You buy a 10 pack of Ohtani drinking water and get a lucky hit, you get that 10 pack and a parallel, SP variation ect.

They recently changed that to short you one base card now.

Every nickel every dime...

PapaStu · 12-26-2025, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

Parallels replace the card.

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Originally Posted by finfangfan

They changed that. Although it might vary by release.

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Originally Posted by Nester99

They recently changed that to short you one base card now.

Every nickel every dime...

In the ever useful words of TBP, "Thanks Topps"... So disappointing.

So does that mean they adjust the print run down however many cards then since they're no longer selling the number of cards ordered because they're replaced by paralles?

ewokpelts · 12-26-2025, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by PapaStu

In the ever useful words of TBP, "Thanks Topps"... So disappointing.

So does that mean they adjust the print run down however many cards then since they're no longer selling the number of cards ordered because they're replaced by paralles?

We’re not sure.

jbone2016 · 12-26-2025, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBlue

I wasn't sure if a "Lucky Hit" meant any parallel or low numbered parallel.

Single.

Why would anyone buy a Topps Now single pack on eBay? It is obvious it is a base.

never mind

jbone2016 · 12-26-2025, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaStu

It doesn't replace, it's in addition to. You buy a 10 pack of Ohtani drinking water and get a lucky hit, you get that 10 pack and a parallel, SP variation ect.

Nope, changed it this year. Lucky hit replaces the base.

jbone2016 · 12-26-2025, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ewokpelts

We’re not sure.

According to one of the groups I'm in, it does.

So, say normal parallels for MLS are /25, /10, /5, /1. 41 total

2025 topps now Brian White card #29, total print run 100.

so, 59 base and 41 parallel.

In really odd cases base will sell more then the low numbered parallels

jbone2016 · 12-26-2025, 12:07 PM

Also, if you really just want the base, you can buy from presales on ebay at a much cheaper cost.

JWBlue · 12-27-2025, 10:27 AM

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never mind

I am not sure if this was going to be a comment about the packs having a base card in them.

Yeah. Some people might just be looking for a base card. I have bought base Topps Now cards.

12-23-2025, 11:02 AM	#1
JWBlue Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 9,958	Topps Now : Does the packing list show if there is a parallel? Let's get out of the way that I am not going to try and resell the packs if I know there isn't a parallel. I was going to not look at the packing list so I don't know what is in the packs and keep them unopened. __________________ Hobby favorites : Redemptions, Black /1 cards, Baseball : Topps flagship

12-23-2025, 11:57 AM	#3
bub838 Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Posts: 5,196	If your referring to the Dodgers WS Team Sets that are going to be put in sealed packs, we don't know yet. Hope not! On previous orders of single cards where Ive had a hit, it does say on the packing list BONUS on a sep line item.

12-23-2025, 12:13 PM	#4
njsportscardguy Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Posts: 892	Mine did (received, yesterday), and it's the only example of a Lucky Hit I've ever had,...so interpret that as you may.

12-26-2025, 12:07 PM	#20
jbone2016 Member Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 33	Also, if you really just want the base, you can buy from presales on ebay at a much cheaper cost.